January 27, 2010

BCU to Celebrate Black History Month With “History Alive” Performance

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University will celebrate Black History Month with “History Alive!” performance at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, on the Stark Student Center stage on the BCU campus.

“History Alive!” features performer Hasan Davis who portrays York, the first African-American to cross the American continent. York was William Clark's slave who participated as a full member in the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

“As we celebrate Black History Month by remembering the many important African Americans in our nation’s history, we are honored to have Mr. Davis and his dramatic performance of York at Briar Cliff,” said Floyd Webb, director of Multicultural Programs at Briar Cliff.

A reception will immediately follow this free public event.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 28 states.  Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion. For more information, please visit www.briarcliff.edu.

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